Nation

Obama budget projects $1.3 trillion deficit this year

President Barack Obama expects the federal budget deficit to reach $1.33 trillion this year, administration officials said Friday evening, the fourth straight year of trillion-dollar deficits. » read more

Posted on Fri, February 10, 2012

Union Pacific plans billions in infrastructure investment

Union Pacific said today that it plans to hire thousands more workers and invest several billion dollars this year, which marks the railroad’s 150th anniversary. » read more

Posted on Fri, February 10, 2012

Craving Girl Scout Cookies? There's an app for that

Looking for a place to buy Thin Mints, Samoas and your other favorite Girl Scout cookies? You can start by checking your smartphone. » read more

Posted on Fri, February 10, 2012

Michelle Obama shares meal, Let's Move campaign with Dallas parents

Monica Calton saw history Thursday. After stopping at a far north Fort Worth Olive Garden, only because she saw news media vehicles and police cars parked outside, she got a glimpse of first lady Michelle Obama. » read more

Posted on Fri, February 10, 2012

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